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MINUTLL THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING III-A,D MANCII 25, 1985. PAGE 6 a ;00' lot the assessment would be $9,751.20/unit 1�— a 150' lot the assessment would be $12,080.20/unit for a 200' lot the assessment would be $14,415.20/unit City Engineer C:uok did note that the last few sewer projects went strictly by a unit basis or the same charge for everyone regardless of their lot size. Cook noted i f the Council was to choose the per unit basis for everyone the assessment would be $10,724.94. Planning Commission member Rovegno stated that he happens to have one of the largest lots in the sewer project and doesn't feel that he should be penalized because he conforms to more of the zoning code then the others with the small lots. Rovegno noted that its the smaller lots that forced the sewer onto the area in the first place. Rovegno explained that he has ample area to expand or repair his septic system if needed. Rovegno asked that Council use the same unit basis for everyone rather than penalizing the larger lots. Rovegno felt that the Art Center should be included in the project becuase of its quasi -commercial use. The consensus of the Counci 1 was to base the assessments on a per unit basis rather than the lateral charge. Councilmember L. Adams moved, Councilmember Grabek seconded, to direct staff to include the Art Center in the project and in the public hearing if possible. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). City Attorney Radio stated that he would investigate whether the City would have to start all the hearings over again because they weren't included from the start of the project. Radio noted that they did receive published notice in the paper. Radio noted that he would report back to the Council . Councilmenber Grabek felt the project should be assessed 1.00% against the Crystal Bay residents and not include the general tax payer. Councilmember L. Adams concurred with Grabek that the project should be 100% assessed, but added that the Crystal Bay residents that qualify should be allowed to apply for financial assistance through the grant program. Adams stated that the City should not exercise its right to take property trom the resident that cannot pay until property is sold or the person has died. Council felt +-hat in the notice to the general public and Crystal Bay residents that the ratio should be 50-100% assessed as the options for the Council to consider at the assessment hearing.